Rome2Rio

How to get fromDartmouth to Swanageby train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Swanage

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Dartmouth to Swanage by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kingswear to Paigntontrain train
    2. Take the train from Paignton to Newton Abbottrain train
    3. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Castle Carytrain train
    4. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain train
    5. Take the train from Upwey to Warehamtrain train
    6. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus bus X54 / ...
    6h 51m

  2. Drive 112.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dartmouth to Swanagecar car 112.7 mi
    2h 26m
    £28–40

  3. Line 7 bus, train, bus, line 50 bus

    1. Take the bus from Mayor's Avenue to Station Roadbus bus 7
    2. Take the train from Totnes to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3
    5. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Squarebus bus X3 / ...
    6. Take the bus from St Peter's Church to Bus Stationbus bus 50
    7h 15m
    £59–121

  4. Line 7 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Pottery Court to Station Roadbus bus 7
    2. Take the train from Totnes to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the train from Taunton to Castle Carytrain train
    4. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain train
    5. Take the train from Upwey to Warehamtrain train
    6. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus bus X54 / ...
    7h 2m
    £68–132

Dartmouth to Swanage by bus and train

Calendar130Weekly Services
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dartmouth to Swanage.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 159.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Dartmouth, England and Swanage, England?

There is no direct connection from Dartmouth to Swanage. However, you can take the train to Paignton, take the train to Newton Abbot, take the train to Castle Cary, take the train to Upwey, take the train to Wareham, walk to Wareham Station, then take the bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mayor's Avenue to Bus Station via Station Road, Totnes, Exeter St Davids, Salisbury, Railway Station Stop SA, Meeting House Lane, Bournemouth Square, and St Peter's Church in around 7h 15m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides